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Piranha 3D

Seen it?

2010 | 88 min | Comedy, Horror

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It was a solid box office hit, but a weak 5.4 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Each year the population of sleepy Lake Victoria, Arizona explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 residents for the annual Spring Break celebration. But then, an earthquake opens an underwater chasm, releasing an enormous swarm of ancient Piranha that have been dormant for thousands of years, now with a taste for human flesh. This year, there's something more to worry about than the usual hangovers and complaints from locals, a new type of terror is about to be cut loose on Lake Victoria.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesWeak

    5.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $83 million worldwide on a $24 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 268K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alexandre Aja

  • Elisabeth ShueJulie Forester
  • Jerry O'ConnellDerrick Jones
  • Steven R. McQueenJake Forester
  • Jessica SzohrKelly Driscoll
  • Kelly BrookDanni
  • Ving RhamesDeputy Fallon
  • Christopher LloydMr. Goodman
  • Dina MeyerPaula Montellano
  • Riley SteeleCrystal
  • Adam ScottNovak Radzinsky